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probable

[prob-uh-buhl] / ˈprɒb ə bəl /


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Prosecutors would need to show they have adequate evidence to establish probable cause and proceed toward trial.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

The deputy determined probable cause existed for Wiley’s arrest, and he took the 10-year NFL player to the correctional facility “without incident.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

And, to conduct that search, the police are going to need to prove probable cause that a crime occurred and that you were involved in it.

From Slate Jul. 1, 2026

Jacob Bethell was lbw playing no shot and Stokes' probable successor Harry Brook slogged 21 before holing out.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

Szilard was convinced that a bomb was possible and, given Hitler’s goal of conquering the world, even probable.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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